US Bridges

IH 610 Ml/Rp/Fr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At IH 610/IH 10 Inter · Structure no. 121020027115177

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136,937
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 610 Ml/Rp/Fr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 610 Ml/Rp/Fr over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 136,937 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,020 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 610 Ml/Rp/Fr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt IH 610/IH 10 Inter
RouteInterstate 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77759, -95.26362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,937 (2019)
Projected traffic132,020 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure17
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 610 Ml/Rp/Fr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 610 Ml/Rp/Fr over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 610 Ml/Rp/Fr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 136,937 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 610 Ml/Rp/Fr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 610 Ml/Rp/Fr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.